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St. Luke’s Hospital to transition dental clinic operations to Eastern Iowa Health Center
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital and Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) announced Tuesday that St. Luke’s Dental Health Center will transition its operations to EIHC, a federally qualified health center, effective May 17. The move is intended to ensure…
Creighton Rural Mainstreet Economic Index again falls below growth neutral
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell for the fifth straight month in September,…
Iowa unemployment increases slightly to 2.6% in August
Iowa’s unemployment rate increased from 2.5% to 2.6% in August with 1,300 Iowans leaving the…
GreenState Credit Union lays off 42 employees
GreenState Credit Union is reducing its workforce by cutting 42 jobs, effective immediately. The 42…
Medical lab renovations among University of Iowa plans approved
A series of items were approved by the Iowa Board of Regents Sept. 15, including…
Costume shop in downtown CR business closing
Jacob and Kimberly Cowger, owners of Balloons, Etc. & The Costume Emporium, 420 Second Ave.…
‘Next Nature’ mural debuts in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Village
In late August, Scott Takes, a local artist and owner of the Underground Art Studio,…
KETO Kitchen named Cedar Rapids ‘Race for the Space’ winner
The winner of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s “Race for the Space” program was…
Bump’s at Finkbine Golf Course brings new culinary concept to IC
Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City has introduced a new concept to the city’s culinary…
Iowa Leading Indicators index drops again in July
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), decreased 0.5% to 109.6 in July compared to 110.1…
Iowa Tourism Office launches redesigned website, travel guide
The Iowa Tourism Office launched a redesign to traveliowa.com and the latest edition of the Iowa Travel…
Johnson County Conservation Board acquires Two Horse Farm
The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) has acquired an 83-acre property known as Two Horse…
Theatre Cedar Rapids offers unique workspace
Theatre Cedar Rapids, founded nearly 100 years ago, welcomes more than 60,000 visitors a year…
Marion Chamber announces new directors, chair
The Marion Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of four new members to its…
College Raptor acquired by Citizens Financial Group
Iowa City-based College Raptor, a college planning platform that matches prospective students to schools based…
University of Iowa College of Law named Top 25 Most Innovative
The University of Iowa College of Law has been named a Top 25 Most Innovative…
